ANADPUR SAHIB, INDIA. Virasat-e-Khalsa is a beautifully designed architectural building situated in Anadpur Sahib, Rupnagar District, in Punjab state, India.
The breakdown of its meaning is as follows:
“Virasat” = “Heritage”
“e” = “of”
“Khalsa” = “Sikhism,” a religion founded in Punjab that has now spread worldwide. Sikhs believe in a single, omnipresent god and moreover, pursue justice for all human beings by participating in social reform.
The building currently serves as a museum representing the Sikh’s culture and heritage. It attracts around 200,000 visitors annually and entry is free.